News from across the Collegehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/socsci/news.aspx?NewsListingOrigd_List_GoToPage=5&TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/192&NewsListingOrigd_SyndicationType=1
Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukStartling new concessions made by Syria's desperate presidenthttps://theconversation.com/startling-new-concessions-made-by-syrias-desperate-president-45249
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. Assad is running out of options – and he seems to be admitting it for the first time.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:14:00 GMThttps://theconversation.com/startling-new-concessions-made-by-syrias-desperate-president-45249POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasWhat the Iran nuclear deal means – and what it doesn'thttp://theconversation.com/what-the-iran-nuclear-deal-means-and-what-it-doesnt-44685
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. So there's now a real plan to sort out Iran's nuclear programme. What about all its other problems?Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:34:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/what-the-iran-nuclear-deal-means-and-what-it-doesnt-44685POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasGreece: a Europe forged in one crisis may have laid the foundations for the nexthttp://theconversation.com/greece-a-europe-forged-in-one-crisis-may-have-laid-the-foundations-for-the-next-44607
Written by Dr George Kyris. What might feel like a victory this morning for eurozone leaders and lenders has only served to feed a eurosceptic beast.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:30:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/greece-a-europe-forged-in-one-crisis-may-have-laid-the-foundations-for-the-next-44607POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasSouth Sudan's viability requires an honest answer to avert further disasterhttp://theconversation.com/south-sudans-viability-requires-an-honest-answer-to-avert-further-disaster-44368
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. South Sudan's independence in 2011, which ended half a century of deadly conflict, was met with much praise. But a descent into civil war has led to dismay and suggests fresh thinking is required.Fri, 10 Jul 2015 10:15:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/south-sudans-viability-requires-an-honest-answer-to-avert-further-disaster-44368POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesGreece votes No: experts respondhttp://theconversation.com/greece-votes-no-experts-respond-44231
Written by Costas Milas, University of Liverpool; George Kyris, University of Birmingham; James Arvanitakis, University of Western Sydney; Nikos Papastergiadis, University of Melbourne; Remy Davison, Monash University; Richard Holden, UNSW Australia; Ross Buckley, UNSW Australia, and Sofia Vasilopoulou, University of York. Academic experts respond to the No vote in Greece's referendum on whether or not to accept a bailout offer from their international creditors.Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:36:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/greece-votes-no-experts-respond-44231POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasThe dangerous gamble that could spark full-scale conflict in Ukrainehttp://theconversation.com/the-dangerous-gamble-that-could-spark-full-scale-conflict-in-ukraine-44115
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). Ukraine is giving Russia two options – and neither is likely to end well.Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:15:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/the-dangerous-gamble-that-could-spark-full-scale-conflict-in-ukraine-44115POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesEurope is heading towards constitutional crisis, with or without Greecehttp://theconversation.com/europe-is-heading-towards-constitutional-crisis-with-or-without-greece-44151
Written by Dr Nicole Scicluna. Five years of turmoil shows the union rests on shaky legal foundations.Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:15:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/europe-is-heading-towards-constitutional-crisis-with-or-without-greece-44151POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalDay of terror reminds us that extremism must be a problem sharedhttps://theconversation.com/day-of-terror-reminds-us-that-extremism-must-be-a-problem-shared-43964
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. Attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia come against a backdrop of increasing extremist violence across the world.Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:00:00 GMThttps://theconversation.com/day-of-terror-reminds-us-that-extremism-must-be-a-problem-shared-43964POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesSyria's opposition is trapped in a life-threatening fuel crisishttp://theconversation.com/syrias-opposition-is-trapped-in-a-life-threatening-fuel-crisis-43501
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. With both Islamic State and Assad cutting off its fuel supplies, the Syrian opposition is struggling to survive.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:56:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/syrias-opposition-is-trapped-in-a-life-threatening-fuel-crisis-43501POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasRogue bankers join the welfare cheats on Osborne hit listhttp://theconversation.com/rogue-bankers-join-the-welfare-cheats-on-osborne-hit-list-43191
Written by Dr Huw Macartney. More than just a piece of clever rhetoric, the government is making genuine changes to regulating the financial services industry.Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:06:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/rogue-bankers-join-the-welfare-cheats-on-osborne-hit-list-43191POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalDr Huw Macartneypolsis highlightJason Rezaian trial: journalists cannot expect justice in Iranhttp://theconversation.com/jason-rezaian-trial-journalists-cannot-expect-justice-in-iran-42379
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. The trial of an American journalist in Iran was a craven farce – and a reminder of the brutality with which Tehran still treats journalists.Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:48:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/jason-rezaian-trial-journalists-cannot-expect-justice-in-iran-42379POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasBurundi teeters on the brink of civil war following coup attempthttp://theconversation.com/burundi-teeters-on-the-brink-of-civil-war-following-coup-attempt-41869
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. An attempt by the incumbent president to change the constitution and run for a third term has exposed deep and dangerous divisions.Mon, 18 May 2015 12:05:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/burundi-teeters-on-the-brink-of-civil-war-following-coup-attempt-41869POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesDevoManc: a shrewd political move that keeps Treasury control without the responsibilityhttp://theconversation.com/devomanc-a-shrewd-political-move-that-keeps-treasury-control-without-the-responsibility-41375
Written by Max Lempriere and Sam Warner, PhD Researchers in Political Science. Signed by the chancellor, George Osborne, and the leaders of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the latest twist in the DevoManc agenda was the unique agreement that purported to grant residents "more control over the decisions that affect their lives". Yet closer inspection suggests a more nuanced picture.Thu, 07 May 2015 12:46:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/devomanc-a-shrewd-political-move-that-keeps-treasury-control-without-the-responsibility-41375POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesWhy the zero-carbon homes policy hasn't gone to planhttp://theconversation.com/why-the-zero-carbon-homes-policy-hasnt-gone-to-plan-40650
Written by Max Lempriere, PhD Researcher in Political Science. One of the UK's flagship sustainability policies is in big trouble. Less than a year from now, the theory goes, all new homes will be "zero-carbon". The reality is rather different. Economic meltdown, a housing crisis, pressure from developers and poorly designed legislation have all combined to leave the country way behind schedule.Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:58:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/why-the-zero-carbon-homes-policy-hasnt-gone-to-plan-40650POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesWhat Britain should learn from Syriza and Greek euroscepticshttp://theconversation.com/what-britain-should-learn-from-syriza-and-greek-eurosceptics-40653
Written by Dr George Kyris, Lecturer in International and European Politics. The last few years have been remarkable for Greece's relationship with the EU. The bail-out agreements between the country and the EU-IMF, the interference of the latter two in domestic affairs and the imposition of austerity have caused a sharp rise in euroscepticism.Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:58:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/what-britain-should-learn-from-syriza-and-greek-eurosceptics-40653POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasHillary Clinton announces presidential campaign: expert reactionhttp://theconversation.com/hillary-clinton-announces-presidential-campaign-expert-reaction-39831
Written by Inderjeet Parmar, City University London; Clodagh Harrington, De Montfort University; Rosa Freedman, University of Birmingham; Russell Bentley, University of Southampton; Scott Lucas, University of Birmingham, and Tom Packer, University of Oxford. The worst-kept secret in American politics is finally out in the open. What now?Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:48:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/hillary-clinton-announces-presidential-campaign-expert-reaction-39831POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasKenya attack: al-Shabaab's violent radicalism can't be tackled by force alonehttp://theconversation.com/kenya-attack-al-shabaabs-violent-radicalism-cant-be-tackled-by-force-alone-39714
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. The terrorist group al-Shabaab has claimed an attack on Garissa University College in eastern Kenya, in which an unclear number have been killed and many others taken hostage.Fri, 10 Apr 2015 14:29:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/kenya-attack-al-shabaabs-violent-radicalism-cant-be-tackled-by-force-alone-39714POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesIran celebrates historic nuclear deal – all eyes now on supreme leaderhttp://theconversation.com/iran-celebrates-historic-nuclear-deal-all-eyes-now-on-supreme-leader-39528
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. Finally, after years of diplomacy and brinkmanship, the long-awaited nuclear deal with Iran has been done. There is jubilation in the streets as Iran's people, who have struggled under the weight of western sanctions for decades, are waking up to the prospect of a brighter economic future.Fri, 10 Apr 2015 14:11:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/iran-celebrates-historic-nuclear-deal-all-eyes-now-on-supreme-leader-39528POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasHe's back – but the power struggle around Vladimir Putin continues behind the sceneshttp://theconversation.com/hes-back-but-the-power-struggle-around-vladimir-putin-continues-behind-the-scenes-38868
Written by Dr Adrian Campbell. The apparent disappearance of Russian president Vladimir Putin between March 5 and 16 provoked a festival of Kremlinological speculation on a scale not seen since the temporary ousting of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in the abortive coup of 1991.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:32:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/hes-back-but-the-power-struggle-around-vladimir-putin-continues-behind-the-scenes-38868POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian Studiesiddinternational development departmentWhy Iran's Supreme Leader may yet swallow a bitter nuclear dealhttp://theconversation.com/why-irans-supreme-leader-may-yet-swallow-a-bitter-nuclear-deal-38244
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. Iran is being pushed to the edge by sanctions over its nuclear programme. Will its dying Supreme Leader cave to the pressure?Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:15:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/why-irans-supreme-leader-may-yet-swallow-a-bitter-nuclear-deal-38244POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasIraq government cuts threaten its brightest students abroadhttp://theconversation.com/iraq-government-cuts-threaten-its-brightest-students-abroad-38187
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. Iraqis pursuing postgraduate study abroad face a difficult future, after the country's higher education minister signed two measures cutting their stipends by up to 50% and limiting support to three years.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:33:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/iraq-government-cuts-threaten-its-brightest-students-abroad-38187POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasIn death, Boris Nemtsov embodies the hope of a better Russiahttp://theconversation.com/in-death-boris-nemtsov-embodies-the-hope-of-a-better-russia-38242
Written by Dr Adrian Campbell. For Russia to make peace with its troubled post-Communist history, it needs a 1990s hero to remember. Boris Nemtsov could be just that.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:19:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/in-death-boris-nemtsov-embodies-the-hope-of-a-better-russia-38242POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian Studiesiddinternational development departmentHow Israel's military stopped Netanyahu attacking Iranhttp://theconversation.com/how-israels-military-stopped-netanyahu-attacking-iran-38009
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. A release of top-secret documents indicates that Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has exaggerated – and possibly lied – with his repeated claims that Iran is on the brink of a nuclear bomb.Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:14:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/how-israels-military-stopped-netanyahu-attacking-iran-38009POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasMoscow holds aces as bombing rattles shaky Ukraine ceasefirehttp://theconversation.com/moscow-holds-aces-as-bombing-rattles-shaky-ukraine-ceasefire-37879
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). . Just as the latest peace deal to stabilise Ukraine was being put into place, a bomb exploded in the city of Kharkiv, killing two people and injuring at least ten, while another was found and defused in Odessa.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:16:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/moscow-holds-aces-as-bombing-rattles-shaky-ukraine-ceasefire-37879POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesLabour talks tough on banking reform, but little will changehttp://theconversation.com/labour-talks-tough-on-banking-reform-but-little-will-change-37674
Written by Dr Huw Macartney. Given the scandals, bonus increases and plummeting lending to small and medium-sized British businesses, reform of the banking system is likely to be a hot topic in the run-up to the general election. It is not surprising then that Labour has launched its plan on banking reform, which proposes measures to improve competition within the banking sector, lending to smaller businesses, and the culture of banking itself.Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:56:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/labour-talks-tough-on-banking-reform-but-little-will-change-37674POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalDr Huw Macartneypolsis highlightUkraine ceasefire announced at Minsk summit – what next?http://theconversation.com/ukraine-ceasefire-announced-at-minsk-summit-what-next-37532
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. After all night talks in the Belarusian capital Minsk, the outcomes of the four party talks in the so-called Normandy format (Ukraine, Russia, France, and Germany) have neither brought a major breakthrough or a complete disaster. As a deal, it is not a solution, but perhaps a step towards one.Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:00:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/ukraine-ceasefire-announced-at-minsk-summit-what-next-37532POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesThe international media is failing to report the Syrian war properlyhttp://theconversation.com/the-international-media-is-failing-to-report-the-syrian-war-properly-37290
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. February 2015 has already seen some major developments in Syria's four-year conflict. At the start of February, rebels launched more than 100 rockets into Damascus and the Assad regime fired mortars on areas of its own capital, hoping to discredit the insurgents. At least six people were killed in the attacks.Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:31:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/the-international-media-is-failing-to-report-the-syrian-war-properly-37290POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasGreek Election 2015http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/greece-election.aspx
Dr George Kyris and Dr Sotirios Zartaloudis reflect on Syriza's victory in the Greek election and discuss what it might mean for the rest of Europe.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:55:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/greece-election.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiessecurityresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalbirmingham perspectiveAs its power grows, is the ECB overstepping its mandate?http://theconversation.com/as-its-power-grows-is-the-ecb-overstepping-its-mandate-36997
Written by Dr Nicole Scicluna. The European Central Bank (ECB) symbolises the strange mix of politics and technocracy that marks EU governance. The bank was pushed to centre stage by the eurozone debt crisis and the unwillingness or inability of Europe's national governments to come up with timely solutions. Its rise as a political actor started while it was led by Jean-Claude Trichet, but it has become much clearer under his successor, Mario Draghi.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:42:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/as-its-power-grows-is-the-ecb-overstepping-its-mandate-36997POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalUkraine sliding towards all-out war despite mediation effortshttp://theconversation.com/ukraine-sliding-towards-all-out-war-despite-mediation-efforts-36608
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. Over the past few days, Ukraine has taken a significant turn for the worse. Fighting between rebels and government forces has intensified, the civilian death toll has increased, and the war of words between Ukraine and Russia has further escalated.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:24:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/ukraine-sliding-towards-all-out-war-despite-mediation-efforts-36608POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesWhy the fight against Islamic State is not the success we're told it ishttp://theconversation.com/why-the-fight-against-islamic-state-is-not-the-success-were-told-it-is-36619
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. Ministers from 21 countries gathered in London on January 22 to discuss the fight against Islamic State (IS). They had their photo opportunity and issued their statements. US secretary of state, John Kerry, told them that almost 6,000 jihadists had been killed, and almost 700 square kilometres of Iraqi territory retaken.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:23:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/why-the-fight-against-islamic-state-is-not-the-success-were-told-it-is-36619POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasAl-Qaeda's Yemen branch adds Paris attacks to list of successeshttp://theconversation.com/al-qaedas-yemen-branch-adds-paris-attacks-to-list-of-successes-36308
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. Al-Qaeda's most active and notorious branch – the Yemen-based al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) – has claimed responsibility for the attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris. While some questions remain about the full credibility of the claim, it is not entirely implausible: it's been established that some of the attackers had been trained in Yemen, and at least one of them had met AQAP's former chief ideologue, Anwar al-Awlaki, the American-born jihadist killed in a US drone strike in 2011.Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:32:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/al-qaedas-yemen-branch-adds-paris-attacks-to-list-of-successes-36308POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesUkraine steels for more unrest as Donetsk bus attack kills 12http://theconversation.com/ukraine-steels-for-more-unrest-as-donetsk-bus-attack-kills-12-36266
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. The deadly attack on a bus carrying civilians near Donetsk, killing at least 12 of them and wounding many more, comes in the wake of yet another round of failed talks among the foreign ministers of Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France. It also follows a pattern of persistent violence between rebels and government forces that has made a mockery of a ceasefire agreement brokered between the two sides back in September 2014.Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:26:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/ukraine-steels-for-more-unrest-as-donetsk-bus-attack-kills-12-36266POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesMoldova's future in the balance after uncertain election resulthttp://theconversation.com/moldovas-future-in-the-balance-after-uncertain-election-result-34895
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. Moldova has gone to the polls in a vote seen as crucial for determining the country's future direction. Preliminary results indicate that the pro-European parties together achieved about 44% of the vote, while those parties considered to be more pro-Russia came in with just under 40% of the vote, on a turnout of around 56%. These headline figures, however, mask a more complicated picture.Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:45:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/moldovas-future-in-the-balance-after-uncertain-election-result-34895POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesIran nuclear deal will come down to economic pressurehttp://theconversation.com/iran-nuclear-deal-will-come-down-to-economic-pressure-34668
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. Iran has failed to reach an agreement with six world powers about the future of its nuclear programme after talks. Talks in Vienna about the future of Iran's nuclear programme have failed for the time being. The countries involved have agreed to resume discussions in December with a view to reaching a political agreement by March 1 next year and a final deal by the end of June.Thu, 27 Nov 2014 09:59:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/iran-nuclear-deal-will-come-down-to-economic-pressure-34668POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalProfessor Scott LucasAbe can win Japan's snap election but he needs to win bighttp://theconversation.com/abe-can-win-japans-snap-election-but-he-needs-to-win-big-34438
Written by Dr Julie Gilson. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to call a snap election for December 14 comes after what has been a rather bad week for him. Japan has slipped back into recession for the first time since 2012 and Abe has seen his popularity ratings drop below 50% for the first time.Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:28:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/abe-can-win-japans-snap-election-but-he-needs-to-win-big-34438POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalDr Julie GilsonThe big winner of the congressional elections is... Hillary Clintonhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/hillary-clinton.aspx
Written by Professor Scott Lucas. The new Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, proclaimed his party would 'turn the country around' after Republicans gained seven seats in the Senate and extended its advantage in the House of Representatives. However, beyond the rhetoric, there may be a far different story and a different victor from Tuesday night's vote: Hillary Clinton, the likely Democratic nominee for the 2016 presidential election.Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/hillary-clinton.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiessecurityresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalbirmingham perspectiveProfessor Scott LucasIn Ukraine, the start of a new Cold War that Russia can't winhttp://theconversation.com/in-ukraine-the-start-of-a-new-cold-war-that-russia-cant-win-33988
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). Twenty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall that ushered in the end of communism in eastern Europe and the break-up of the Soviet Union, all the signs point to a new Cold War between Russia and the West.Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:26:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/in-ukraine-the-start-of-a-new-cold-war-that-russia-cant-win-33988POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesPodcast: Corporate Social Responsibility in Developing Countries Lecturehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2014/11/corporate-social-responsibility-in-developing-countries.aspx
Speaker: Ms. Donna Guest, Senior Advisor on Southeast Asia at Institute for Human Rights and BusinessFri, 07 Nov 2014 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2014/11/corporate-social-responsibility-in-developing-countries.aspxiddinternational development departmentstudentnewsalumninewsresearchnewspodcastgovsocInternational Development Forum 2014/15Recent PhD Success Highlights Strength of POLSIS Doctoral Researchhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/11/phd-success.aspx
Sixteen doctoral students gained a PhD in the past year in POLSIS.Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/11/phd-success.aspxPOLSISpolsis highlightstudentnewsresearchnewsDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesgovsocJerusalem, Israeli settlements and why a third intifada could be about to kick offhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/jerusalem-israeli-settlements.aspx
Written by Dr Asaf Siniver. Does this month's escalation in violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank mean that a third intifada – a Palestinian uprising against the Israel's occupation, following those of 1987 and 2000 – is imminent? The latest events in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict prove that the next round could kick off at any moment.Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/jerusalem-israeli-settlements.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiessecurityresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalbirmingham perspectiveDr Asaf SiniverPro-Western bloc set for majority in elections that expose deep divisions in Ukrainehttp://theconversation.com/pro-western-bloc-set-for-majority-in-elections-that-expose-deep-divisions-in-ukraine-33450
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). Ukrainians have voted for a new parliament. The exit polls, in line with earlier predictions, indicate that the Petro Poroshenko Bloc – which also includes the UDAR party of Kiev's mayor, former boxing champion Vitali Klichko – came out on top (predicted to achieve around 23% of the vote), but will need partners to form a stable coalition that will give Poroshenko a majority in parliament.Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:01:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/pro-western-bloc-set-for-majority-in-elections-that-expose-deep-divisions-in-ukraine-33450POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesJapan's Shinzo Abe will struggle to recover from ministerial scandalhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/japan-ministerial-scandal.aspx
Written by Dr Julie Gilson. In a country that has had nine leaders since 2000, Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe appeared to have found the recipe for longevity. But the resignation of two ministers from his government has left him in serious trouble.Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/japan-ministerial-scandal.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiessecurityresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalbirmingham perspectiveDr Julie GilsonJapan's Shinzo Abe will struggle to recover from ministerial scandalhttp://theconversation.com/japans-shinzo-abe-will-struggle-to-recover-from-ministerial-scandal-33272
Written by Dr Julie Gilson. In a country that has had nine leaders since 2000, Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe appeared to have found the recipe for longevity. But the resignation of two ministers from his government has left him in serious trouble.Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:31:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/japans-shinzo-abe-will-struggle-to-recover-from-ministerial-scandal-33272POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalDr Julie GilsonUkraine steels itself for winter as Novorossiya forges aheadhttp://theconversation.com/ukraine-steels-itself-for-winter-as-novorossiya-forges-ahead-33151
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). The EU-Asia Summit in Milan, Italy, delivered little, if any, tangible progress to resolve the crisis in Ukraine. Relations between Russia and Ukraine's major European allies remain just a few degrees above a new Cold War-style ice age. And with only a preliminary gas deal achieved between Kiev and Moscow this may be quite literally true for Ukrainians as winter approaches.Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:24:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/ukraine-steels-itself-for-winter-as-novorossiya-forges-ahead-33151POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesChina-India border tension risks escalating into more intense conflicthttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/china-india.aspx
Written by Dr Tsering Topgyal. "Earlier this month the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, concluded a three-day trip to India. As he set off to meet Narendra Modi, Xi wrote in The Hindu that China and India "need to become co-operation partners."Wed, 08 Oct 2014 10:43:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/china-india.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiessecurityresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyinternationalbirmingham perspectiveDr Tsering TopgyalCreating Change, Expanding Opportunity - IDD Annual Report 2013-14http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/idd/annual-report/2013-14.pdf
Welcome to a special anniversary Annual Report. Browse an overview of IDD's recent research, teaching, consultancy and publications.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/idd/annual-report/2013-14.pdfIDD annual Reportiddinternational development departmentgovsocalumninewsstudentnewsresearchnewsPolitics societyInside Donetsk, a city at war, while the jaw-jaw over Ukraine continueshttp://theconversation.com/inside-donetsk-a-city-at-war-while-the-jaw-jaw-over-ukraine-continues-30486
Written by Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University) and Professor Stefan Wolff. The past few days have seen another round of the seemingly endless cycle of escalation and de-escalation that has characterised the crisis in Ukraine for several months.Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:00:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/inside-donetsk-a-city-at-war-while-the-jaw-jaw-over-ukraine-continues-30486POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesSino-Indian Relations in the 21st Century: Economic and Security Implications and Responseshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/08/sino-indian-relations-21st-century.aspx
This conference hosted by the University of Birmingham took place on Thursday 10 July 2014. The conference brought together leading scholars from China, India and the UK to address the following questions: what are the key drivers of Sino-Indian relations, particularly their economic and security relations? What are the cooperative and competitive elements in their economic and security strategies towards their Asian neighbours and beyond? What kind of regional and extra-regional responses are provoked by the increasing capabilities and expanding ambitions and activities of these rising powers?Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:18:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/08/sino-indian-relations-21st-century.aspxvideoPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesresearchnewsstudentnewsvideos and podcastsgovsocPolitics societyconferencegovsoc-conferenceSelf-styled people's governor of Donetsk tells us: these areas have always been Russianhttp://theconversation.com/self-styled-peoples-governor-of-donetsk-tells-us-these-areas-have-always-been-russian-29708
Written by Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University) and Professor Stefan Wolff. There are two competing and irreconcilable narratives about the crisis in eastern Ukraine that divide public opinion and media coverage in the region and the country – as much as they divide Russia and the West.Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:24:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/self-styled-peoples-governor-of-donetsk-tells-us-these-areas-have-always-been-russian-29708POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesLack of trust and tit-for-tat escalation brings Ukraine to the brink of all-out war with Russiahttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/ukraine-russia-conflict.aspx
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). The renewed escalation of the Ukrainian crisis, following the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, shows no sign of abating. Fighting in the east has continued both in and around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk and at the Russian-Ukrainian border where, according to reports, Russia has now started shelling Ukrainian military positions.Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/ukraine-russia-conflict.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian Studiesbirmingham perspectiveThe Conversation: Lack of trust and tit-for-tat escalation brings Ukraine to the brink of all-out war with Russiahttp://theconversation.com/lack-of-trust-and-tit-for-tat-escalation-brings-ukraine-to-the-brink-of-all-out-war-with-russia-29707
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). The renewed escalation of the Ukrainian crisis, following the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, shows no sign of abating. Fighting in the east has continued both in and around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk and at the Russian-Ukrainian border where, according to reports, Russia has now started shelling Ukrainian military positions.Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:23:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/lack-of-trust-and-tit-for-tat-escalation-brings-ukraine-to-the-brink-of-all-out-war-with-russia-29707POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesThe Conversation: As Russia votes with Security Council, could MH17 be providing a wake-up call?http://theconversation.com/as-russia-votes-with-security-council-could-mh17-be-providing-a-wake-up-call-29522
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. The unanimous vote in the UN Security Council on the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over rebel-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine is a welcome step. The resolution, drafted by Australia which lost 37 people in the tragedy, condemns the downing of the aircraft and calls for all states to co-operate with the investigation and demands that armed groups allow open access to the crash site.Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:45:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/as-russia-votes-with-security-council-could-mh17-be-providing-a-wake-up-call-29522POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiesA rigorous review of the role and impact of private schools in developing countrieshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2014/07/private-schools-developing-countries.aspx
A new review analyses recent evidence on the role and impact of private schools on education for children in developing countries, focusing on the delivery of education for the poor.Fri, 04 Jul 2014 14:05:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2014/07/private-schools-developing-countries.aspxiddinternational development departmentgovsocresearchnewsinternationalThe Conversation: 'Chocolate King' Poroshenko wins Ukraine presidency but violence continueshttp://theconversation.com/chocolate-king-poroshenko-wins-ukraine-presidency-but-violence-continues-27203
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). With the outright victory of Petro Poroshenko in Ukraine's presidential elections on May 25 now confirmed, hopes are running high for a new beginning that will deliver a swift way out of a protracted crisis.Mon, 26 May 2014 11:45:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/chocolate-king-poroshenko-wins-ukraine-presidency-but-violence-continues-27203POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalThe Conversation: Whoever wins Ukraine election faces an uncertain mandate and no easy path to peacehttp://theconversation.com/whoever-wins-ukraine-election-faces-an-uncertain-mandate-and-no-easy-path-to-peace-27145
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). The presidential elections in Ukraine on May 25 were meant to offer the country the beginning of a way out of a protracted crisis. Some of the signs were quite positive. Presidential candidates were stressing the need for unity and dialogue. Ukraine's richest man, Rinat Akhmetov, a powerful tycoon based in eastern Ukraine, took a strong public stance against the separatists there.Sun, 25 May 2014 11:44:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/whoever-wins-ukraine-election-faces-an-uncertain-mandate-and-no-easy-path-to-peace-27145POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalThe Conversation: Labour should be the biggest local winner – this year anywayhttp://theconversation.com/labour-should-be-the-biggest-local-winner-this-year-anyway-27038
Written by Chris Game. Two countries have synchronised their EU election and local election dates this cycle: Greece and parts of the UK (England and Northern Ireland).Thu, 22 May 2014 16:24:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/labour-should-be-the-biggest-local-winner-this-year-anyway-27038POLSISThe Conversation UKresearchnewsgovsocPolitics societyINLOGOVinstitute of local government studieschris gameDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation: Ukraine separatists engaged in high-risk game as they press on with referendum planhttp://theconversation.com/ukraine-separatists-engaged-in-high-risk-game-as-they-press-on-with-referendum-plan-26279
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). Vladimir Putin's statements giving qualified support for presidential elections in Ukraine on May 25, calling on separatists in eastern Ukraine to postpone their planned referendums and announcing a pull-back of troops from Ukraine's border, has been greeted with scepticism in Kiev, Brussels, London and Washington.Fri, 09 May 2014 10:31:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/ukraine-separatists-engaged-in-high-risk-game-as-they-press-on-with-referendum-plan-26279POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalThe Conversation: With Geneva deal dead Ukraine could be pivotal moment for international relationshttp://theconversation.com/all-eyes-on-russia-as-ukraine-hurtles-towards-civil-war-25400
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). The Geneva Agreement appears to be dead in the water. Achieved only a week ago, it was widely considered a surprising breakthrough, albeit one which offered major concessions to Russia.Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:31:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/all-eyes-on-russia-as-ukraine-hurtles-towards-civil-war-25400POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalThe Conversation: Breakthrough in Ukraine talks is a win-win situation, especially for Russiahttp://theconversation.com/breakthrough-in-ukraine-talks-is-a-win-win-situation-especially-for-russia-25346
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. The four-party talks on the crisis in Ukraine have apparently produced a significant breakthrough towards the diffusion of an increasingly dangerous situation.Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:41:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/breakthrough-in-ukraine-talks-is-a-win-win-situation-especially-for-russia-25346POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalThe Conversation: Ukraine crisis: is the West powerless to stop Russian aggression?http://theconversation.com/ukraine-crisis-is-the-west-powerless-to-stop-russian-aggression-25347
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff. As the situation in Ukraine rapidly spins out of control, various Western leaders have stepped up their verbal warnings to Russia.Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:50:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/ukraine-crisis-is-the-west-powerless-to-stop-russian-aggression-25347POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalThe Conversation: Now Crimea's in the bag, where next for Putin and Russia?http://theconversation.com/all-eyes-on-russia-as-ukraine-hurtles-towards-civil-war-25400
Written by Professor Stefan Wolff and Professor Tatyana Malyarenko (Professor of Public Administration at Donetsk State Management University). The Ukrainian government has announced that it will mount a full-scale military operation to regain control of the east of the country and has set a deadline of 6am on Monday morning for occupied government buildings to be evacuated by armed protesters.Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:47:00 GMThttp://theconversation.com/all-eyes-on-russia-as-ukraine-hurtles-towards-civil-war-25400POLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesThe Conversation UKProfessor Stefan WolffsecurityresearchnewsgovsocCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityICCS newsICCS opinionPolitics societyinternationalInternational Collaboration maphttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx
The College of Social Sciences is proud of its extensive links with universities and other strategic partners throughout the world. Through our network of global partnerships, we engage in a wide range of activities including staff and student exchange and collaboration in research and teaching.Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspxgovsocResearch Newsalumninewsstudentnewsalumniresearchstudent exchangePartner UniversitiesteachingAmbassadorsconsultancyinternational collaborationInteractive mapSocial SciencesGovernment and SocietyUniversity of Birminghamresearchnewsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentDoctoral Researchers Yearbook 2013http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/dr-yearbook-2013.pdf
The Yearbook showcases the innovative and cutting edge work of the Doctoral Researchers in the Schools of Business, Education, Government and Society and Social Policy. The quality of the research being undertaken within our Doctoral Research Community is outstanding and this Yearbook highlights the impressive scope, depth and breadth of the research being undertaken.Wed, 18 Dec 2013 07:36:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/dr-yearbook-2013.pdfSchool of Government and Societyiddinternational development departmentPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesIGSInstitute for German Studiesdoctoral researchstudentnewsgovsocpolsis highlightresearchnewsVideo: International students at the University of Birminghamhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/international/students/index.aspx
International students from Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia at the University of Birmingham talk about their time at Birmingham, including their experiences living in a vibrant and multicultural UK city.Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:14:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/international/students/index.aspxinternational studentsgovsocstudentsnewsvideos and podcastsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentMilitary Intervention in Syria: the worst or just one among many bad options?http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/syria-military.aspx
"As Western rhetoric and resolve to 'do something' over the use of chemical weapons last week in Syria harden, one of the increasingly dominant logics is that with all other means exhausted, a military intervention of some sort is the last resort."Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:23:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/syria-military.aspxbirmingham perspectiveProfessor Stefan WolffPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesresearchnewsInternational Collaboration maphttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx
The College of Social Sciences is proud of its extensive links with universities and other strategic partners throughout the world. Through our network of global partnerships, we engage in a wide range of activities including staff and student exchange and collaboration in research and teaching.Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspxgovsocResearch Newsalumninewsstudentnewsalumniresearchstudent exchangePartner UniversitiesteachingAmbassadorsconsultancyinternational collaborationInteractive mapSocial SciencesGovernment and SocietyUniversity of Birminghaminstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentStudent profile: Jose Van Oosten, MSc International Developmenthttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/2012-13/jose-van-oosten-msc-idd.aspx
I chose to study at Birmingham because for me it offered a great balance between being at the heart of a dynamic city, having a really large campus, a really large university with lots of activities, the politics department which I'm involved in is in the top ten of the country and of course, Birmingham is in the top three of the British University sports rankings, which is a big seller for me.Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/2012-13/jose-van-oosten-msc-idd.aspxgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsiddinternational development departmentNew Masters degree: MSc Global Cooperation and Securityhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspx
This exciting degree programme is offered exclusively through the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS), comprised of a number of leading scholars in the field of security who regularly produce cutting edge, internationally renowned research.Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspxGlobal Cooperation and Security MScICCSInstitute for ConflictCooperation and SecurityTheories of Global CooperationGlobal Cooperation in PracticeTransforming Conflict in Global PoliticsmastersPostgraduateinternationalconflict transformationgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentCalculation and Miscalculation on the Korean Peninsulahttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/2013/04/Calculation-and-Miscalculation-on-the-Korean-Peninsula.aspx
While it is sometimes tempting to see the regime of Kim Jong-eun as superficially comical, with its extravagant uniforms, dynastic worship and wild rhetoric, it is also important not to underestimate the serious risk of miscalculation and military escalation inherent within the current crisis. While there are many aspects of the present situation that are familiar to observers of the hermit state, there are also enough differences to give concern that this manufactured crisis could end differently.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:16:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/2013/04/Calculation-and-Miscalculation-on-the-Korean-Peninsula.aspxgovsocresearchnewsalumninewsDr David DunnPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesbirmingham brief